How Clutter Clogs Your Space and Your Brain

clutter freeGuest Blogger: Robyn Reynolds

Clutter. According to Webster’s dictionary the definition is “to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things that impede movement or reduce effectiveness.” For most people they take this at face value – piles and piles of things all over the place taking up valuable space. And of course, at times it is difficult to find what you need when you need it. Clutter is simply a form of energy that creates a block in your life. What people don’t realize is that the clutter is Read More

How to Protect Your Home from Graduation Pranks

toiletpaper12n-1-webGraduations are in full swing and with that some last minute fun and pranks to friends before heading off to the next phase of life. However, most high schoolers forget that their friends do not actually own their own homes but that their friend’s parents do. So what can you do to prevent the pranks from causing damage to your home. Read More

7 Common Home Repairs You Can Do By Yourself

This is a fantastic infographic that showcases seven common home repairs that you too can do yourself. Because all homes need care and attention, it is important that you know what you can do around the house. We think you have the skills to perform these projects. Now you need to be confident that you have the skills to perform some of these projects yourself. Here are some tips on how to get these projects completed. The organization that created this infographic, Heiton Buckley, also has and interactive guide that walks you visually through the steps of these home repairs.

Learn about these seven repairs now.  Read More

50 Plants and Their Sunlight Needs for Your Garden

Gardening season will be upon us soon and knowing what plants can survive in your specific climate is important. By knowing your weather patterns, you will understand how to invest in the right bulbs, seeds and flowers when designing your garden. There are so many flowering plants that make a yard look so beautiful. Each flower blooms in different seasons. If you are looking for flowers that bloom in spring and summer, then it is best to know specific sunlight requirements. It is also important to know how these flowers cope with different levels of sunlight. Also understanding how the sun rises and sets in your yard, will help you find the best flowers for your garden.

Keep reading for specific flowers and hardiness. Read More

Clean Windows … No Professional? No Problem!

GWindow-cleaninguest Blogger: Carmen Fiordirosa

The spring season is the perfect time to give your home a good cleaning — and when you’re in the midst of seasonal de-cluttering, mopping floors and otherwise sprucing up your home for this bright and fresh time of year, don’t forget about the windows. Your home’s windows impact your home’s curb appeal, let sunshine in on long springtime days, open to let in fresh air, and give you wonderful views to the outdoors. Unfortunately, over time, it’s all too easy for them to get dirty and dingy both inside and out — and that’s why a regular cleaning is so important. The good news is that it’s easy to get professional results at home even without complicated tools or techniques. To refresh your home this season, Read More